Principal Material Controller

Job title: Principal Material Controller

Location: Barrow-In-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Grade: S4

You're expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development. We know there may be individual circumstances that impact this, so please discuss this with your line manager or HR Business Partner (HRBP). If you don't feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

What you’ll be doing:

Responsibility for end-to-end Material Management of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)

Managing and controlling Jigs including receipt issue and return

Overseeing post use inspection and maintenance

Coordinating Jig disposals and managing general Jig enquiries and escalated issues

Liaising with internal and external stakeholders

Preparing and collating data for inclusion into KPI’s and management information

Responsibility for maintenance budget controls

You’ll also have people management responsibilities within this role

Your skills and experiences:

Experience in a Supply Chain role/knowledge of Supply Chain processes with the ability to identify/resolve issues

Good analytical skills and competence in the use of standard Microsoft packages and business systems

Effective communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships

Ability to read technical drawings

Leadership and Management skills

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The GFE Material Management Team

The Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) team is a niche and fast paced area of the business which is split between the Astute and Dreadnought Programmes and Jigs. This role provides high levels of exposure to both internal and external stakeholders including the MoD.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 1st July 2024